Step Up Your Small Changes This FAB-U-ARY
Today is February 14th…but this post has nothing to do with Valentines Day…so…
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!! <3
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Now moving on…literally!
Living in New York City, I walk A LOT. I don’t wear a pedometer (but it can definitely be encouraging — aim for 10,000 steps per day!), so I can’t talk numbers, but I try to leave some extra time to walk most places.
But when the polar vortex swoons, it’s easy to hop in the subway or just take a cab (caaa-chinggg). I make a point to bundle up so I’m not frozen when I’m walking 20 blocks (1 mile) or less in the winter!
Exercise doesn’t have to be a complicated gym membership or expensive boutique classes. Just try WALKING! Simple as that! Walking slims your thighs, without building bulk some women complain of, gets your metabolism going, aids digestion, and is a great way to burn nervous energy! Here are some other benefits of regular exercise:
- Boosts your confidence!
- Clears your head.
- Wards off a cold.
- Great social experience!
This week I challenge you to take more steps! Whether you walk to the next subway station or park your car further, here are FIVE small changes to add more activity into your life…Just Do It:
5. Commercial-cise! Whether you’re marching in place, doing squats, or jumping jacks, skip the Tivo and use commercials to your advantage. You no longer need a big cardio machine to keep you going while watching tv! Did you miss the first season of Toned Up! on Bravo? Watch this motivational reality show on iTunes and you’ll be jumping off the couch in no time!